Times Camp Fund contributions top $4,000

Donations to the 2013 Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund continue to grow, with new contributions from Times readers helping bring the total raised so far to $4,300.

The goal of this year’s campaign is to raise $25,000 to help send area youngsters with financial and special needs to summer camp.

The Trenton College Club, a branch of the American Association of University Women, has pledged to match the first $5,000 raised by the community, challenging readers to be generous in donating to this year’s campaign. This means that just $700 is still needed to meet the club’s challenge.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pratico of Hamilton sent a gift of $200.

Claire J. Abramczyk of Lawrence also sent $200 with a note, “So a child can take along a friend.”

Elizabeth Stark of Bordentown sent $90 and Claudia and Andy Link of Lawrence, $50.

Gifts of $25 each were received from Ross W. Craig of Princeton, Virginia Atwood of Hamilton Square, Donald Lasko of Hightstown and Rose Kernast of Hamilton Square.

Anonymous donations include $50 from Trenton and $50 from Columbus with a note, “A great cause — a kid’s fun fund. Keep up the good work.”

Many thanks to these benefactors.

With the help of the Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund, now in its 58th year, participating youngsters referred through public and private agencies have been able to attend camps including those run by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, Family Guidance Center, HomeFront, The Arc Mercer, the Westside Community Center and Trenton YMCA.

Please join The Times, Kiwanis Club of Trenton and the community in making a difference in a child’s life. Make your check, in any amount, payable to Times Charities Inc. and send it to The Times-Kiwanis Camp Fund, 413 River View Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611.

All gifts will be acknowledged in The Times. Anonymity will be granted if requested.